Processes for a Resilient Supply of Carbon Carriers, Fuels, and Chemicals

The Conference is jointly organized by the DGMK Divisions "Petrochemistry" and "Conversion of Carbon Carriers", the Division of Industrial Chemistry of the Società Chimica Italiana (SCI) and the ÖGEW Österreichische Gesellschaft für Energiewissenschaften.

Abstracts on both fundamental studies and applied research around the above topics will be highly welcome.

English will be the conference language throughout. The scientific program will consist of keynote lectures by renowned experts in the field (upon invitation only), oral presentations and poster presentations. The preprints with the manuscripts of keynote, oral and poster presentations will be handed out in electronic form to registered participants only at the conference desk.

Key Topics:

• RED III - Implementation and Execution
• Methanol Synthesis
• Methanol-to-X, Fischer-Tropsch, e-fuels, SAF
• Chemical Recycling
• Big Data & Resilience
• Pyrolysis, Gasification, Plasma Gasification
• Modern Crude Conversion
• Electrification of Chemical Processes
• Methane Pyrolysis, Hydrogen, Ammonia Cracker

Conference language: English

Extended abstract: We ask speakers and poster presenters to submit an extended abstract for publication in the conference proceedings by August 17, 2026. Speakers and poster presenters will receive further information and a Word template from us via email.

Speaker and poster presenter: Please note that we plan to post the accepted abstracts on our website. Please note that authors will not be exempt from paying the conference fee.

Programme 

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026

Have a look at the detailed scientific program.

Scientific Committee

Tilman Bechthold, RWE Power AG, Essen
Prof. Dr. Frank Behrendt, TU Berlin, Berlin
Dr. Michael Bender, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen
Dr. Karsten Büker, thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH, Dortmund
Prof. Dr. Jakob Burger, TU Munich, Straubing
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Epple, TU Darmstadt, Darmstadt
Dr. Alexander Gammersbach,Ineos Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH, Cologne
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Guhl, TU Bergakademie Freiberg, IEC, Freiberg
Dr. Harald Häger, Evonik Oxeno GmbH & Co. KG, Marl
Prof. Dr. Marco Haumann, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Jess, University of Bayreuth, Bayreuth
Prof. Dr. Johannes A. Lercher, TU Munich, Munich
Dr. Mario Marchionna, Saipem S.p.A., San Donato Milanese, Italy
Dr. Matthias Müller-Hagedorn, BASF SE, Ludwigshafen
Prof. Dr. Jörg Sauer, KIT, Karlsruhe
Prof. Dr. Jennifer Strunk, TU Munich, Munich
Dr. Andreas J. Vorholt, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion, Mühlheim an der Ruhr
Dr. Bryce Williams, AIR LIQUIDE Forschung und Entwicklung GmbH, Frankfurt

Exhibitions & Sponsorship

If you would like to exhibit at the conference or become a sponsor, please send an email to ines.musekamp@dgmk.de.  

Hotel

We have arranged allotments in the following hotels:

Motel One Essen
3 Kennedyplatz
45127 Essen, Germany

Email: essen@motel-one.com

Single Room: 104.00 € per night, excluding breakfast 
17.90 € Breakfast (per person per day)

For reservations please use the keyword "DGMK".
The allotment is available until AAugust, 25, 2026!

TRIP INN Hotel & SUITES | Food
30 Krupp Street
45128 Essen

E-mail: essen-living@tripinn-hotel.com
Phone: 0049 201 7474980 

Single Room: 129.00 € per night, including breakfast

To make a reservation, please use the keyword "dgmk".
The allotment is available until September 22, 2026.

M O X Y E S S E N C I T Y
10 Gildehof Street
45127 Essen, Germany

Please use the Reservation link!

Single room: 95.00 € per night, including breakfast.

The allotment is available until August 7, 2026.

Side Event

„Steel Experience“ Tour & Carbon2Chem® at thyssenkrupp

The world is changing, and steel is part of that transformation.

High-quality steel is essential in a sustainable society. It powers electric motors, is a key component of wind turbines, is recyclable, and offers virtually unmatched durability.

thyssenkrupp Steel has set out to make its steel production climate-neutral—shaping the future of steel production through a comprehensive overhaul of its production facilities and investments in new technologies.

We invite you to experience the transformation of steel production. During a plant tour of the Duisburg site, our tour guides will provide you with an informative look at the production processes of today and tomorrow. 

The tour then continues to the Carbon2Chem® facility.

At Carbon2Chem, CO₂-rich blast furnace gases are converted into chemicals such as methanol and ammonia. This innovative process not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also transforms these emissions into valuable resources.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.

Fee per person: 53.00 €, including VAT.
Language: English

Meeting Point: 1:15 p.m. at Haus der Technik e.V., Hollestraße 1, 45127 Essen, Germany

Space is limited. If not enough participants sign up for the tour, it may have to be canceled. When you register for the tour, please also provide your date of birth.

Cancellation: You may cancel a booked tour free of charge until August 5, 2026. After that date, free cancellation is no longer possible.

Safety Regulations
Your personal safety is the top priority during a plant tour.

We therefore kindly ask you to observe and comply with the safety and clothing instructions and ensure that all participants are made aware of these. You will be provided with the necessary protective equipment on site. Please follow the instructions given by our experienced guides on the day of your visit.

Tour participants must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and dirt-resistant clothing that covers the entire body – even in hot summer temperatures. Please understand that we will not allow visitors to enter the plant area without appropriate clothing.

People with limited mobility, wheelchair users, people with medical devices (e.g., pacemakers), and pregnant women are advised not to participate in a plant tour.

Registration Fees

Registration by August 5, 2026

Individual Members of DGMK/ÖGEW/SCI

Non-Member

Registration as of August 6, 2026

Individual Members of DGMK/ÖGEW/SCI

Non-Member

¹Copy of student card requested.

All conference fees include the statutory VAT on catering position. Payment is due within 8 days after receipt of the invoice free of charge by bank transfer to DGMK.

 The mentioned registration fees apply to speakers and poster presenter.

The registration fee includes participation in the conference, conference preprints, coffee, tea, and cold drinks during coffee breaks, lunch, and the conference dinner on October 8, 2026.

Refund

Refunds will be issued for cancellations received in writing by August 6, 2026. Substitutions may be made at any time for registered participants who are unable to attend.

Registration

Information regarding the side event:

If you would like to register for the side event, you can add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know when we can confirm your spot.